Finance Systems Analyst
Chainalysis · United States
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design, implement, and administer finance systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements.
- Provide first-line support for finance systems.
- Develop system enhancements and training materials.
- Identify automation opportunities.
About the role
About the Team
The Business Analytics, Data, and Systems (BADaS) team at Chainalysis creates intuitive, scalable, and secure technology experiences that accelerate our growth and empower employees to do their best work.
About the Role
The Finance Systems Analyst at Chainalysis plays a critical role in the design, implementation, and administration of our Finance & Accounting systems architecture. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Finance Systems.
The ideal candidate partners closely with business stakeholders to deeply understand business requirements. They work side-by-side with the Senior Finance Systems Administrator to design solutions and document the associated technical specifications. Clear, proactive communication with stakeholders to provide status updates and timelines is essential. A foundation in administering financial systems is also required. Success in this position depends on building strong relationships with our business partners, from Finance and Accounting executive leadership to the operational stakeholders responsible for critical company processes.
The ideal candidate leads with a people-first mindset—whether that’s focusing on the user experiences we create or the relationships they build with peers and business partners.
In This Role, You Will
- Deliver intuitive technology experiences to employees through technical and business process improvements, and to partners through strategic collaboration
- Serve as the first line of support on our Finance Systems help desk, resolving straightforward issues and inquiries, and partnering with the appropriate team members to escalate more complex requests as needed
- Develop enablement materials for new system enhancements, lead monthly Lunch & Learn sessions to educate users, and provide additional training opportunities as needed
- Collaborate with stakeholders and systems administrators to identify areas for improvement, scope solutions, refine business requirements, test, and launch new modules, systems, and enhancements to our tech stack
- Provide regular updates to business partners on priorities, initiatives, and progress
- Partner with the Senior Finance Systems Admin and Senior Manager, Finance Systems, to define and implement business systems best practices that support seamless, scalable user experiences while keeping our data and systems secure
- Identify opportunities for automation and develop AI use cases to further accelerate automation across the organization
We’re Looking For Candidates Who Have
- Experience as a technically proficient, NetSuite-focused Systems Analyst with demonstrated expertise across ERP, financial planning and forecasting, and procurement platforms and processes; or prior experience working with NetSuite in a consulting capacity.
- Experience working in a tech-forward project management environment, with strong knowledge of the full lifecycle of systems enhancement work.
- A basic understanding of low-code integration tools (iPaaS/ETL), such as Workato.
- A basic understanding of the following NetSuite modules: ARM, FAM, Multi-Book, Electronic Payments, and SuiteBilling.
- Experience working across core finance process areas: Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash.
- A basic understanding of consolidated financial statements, including P&L and Balance Sheet.
- Experience in setting and managing stakeholder expectations through the creation of business requirements, charters, and roadmaps.
- Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional projects involving stakeholders from multiple teams and systems.
- Comfort and effectiveness working with stakeholders at all levels, from executives to individual contributors.
Nice to have experience
- Familiarity with Salesforce and core enterprise business processes
- Experience working in Agile-style environments that use Jira to manage user stories, sprints, grooming, and retrospectives
- Proven ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environments
- Prior hands-on experience implementing NetSuite ARM and SuiteBilling modules
- Experience partnering closely with Finance teams
Technologies We Use
- ERP & Financial Systems: Netsuite, Adaptive Insights, Floqast, Avalara
- Procurement & Expense: Coupa, Navan
- Payroll & Compensation: ADP, ActivPayroll, Papaya Global, Deel, Xactly
- CRM & Project Management: Salesforce, Workday, Jira, Confluence
About Chainalysis
Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.
Diversity & Inclusion
You belong here. At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We’re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture. We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can’t wait to meet you.
Key skills/competency
- NetSuite
- ERP Systems
- Financial Systems Analysis
- Business Requirements
- System Implementation
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Automation
- Agile Methodologies
- Jira
Skills & topics
- Finance Systems Analyst
- NetSuite
- ERP
- Financial Systems
- Systems Analyst
- Finance Technology
- Business Systems
- Implementation
- Process Improvement
- Automation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight NetSuite, ERP, and financial systems experience. Quantify achievements in system implementation and process improvement.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your understanding of Chainalysis's mission and how your finance systems skills align with the role.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with NetSuite modules, financial processes (R2R, P2P, O2C), and integration tools.
- Showcase collaboration skills: Provide examples of how you've partnered with stakeholders at all levels to drive system enhancements.
- Research Chainalysis: Understand their role in the blockchain ecosystem and their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Finance Systems Analyst at Chainalysis?
- As a Finance Systems Analyst at Chainalysis, you'll be instrumental in designing, implementing, and administering finance and accounting systems. This includes collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements, documenting technical specifications, providing first-line support, developing enablement materials, and identifying automation opportunities. Your role is crucial in ensuring seamless, scalable, and secure user experiences within the finance tech stack.
- What specific NetSuite experience is required for the Finance Systems Analyst role?
- Chainalysis is looking for candidates with demonstrated expertise as a technically proficient, NetSuite-focused Systems Analyst. This includes experience with NetSuite modules like ARM, FAM, Multi-Book, Electronic Payments, and SuiteBilling. Prior consulting experience with NetSuite is also considered.
- How important is stakeholder management for this Finance Systems Analyst position?
- Stakeholder management is a critical aspect of this role. You will be expected to build strong relationships with business partners across Finance and Accounting, from executive leadership to operational stakeholders. Experience in setting and managing stakeholder expectations through business requirements, charters, and roadmaps is essential.
- What technical skills or understanding are needed for the Finance Systems Analyst job?
- Beyond NetSuite expertise, the role requires a basic understanding of low-code integration tools (iPaaS/ETL) like Workato. Experience with core finance process areas such as Record to Report, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash is also important. A basic understanding of consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet) is also beneficial.
- What kind of work environment can I expect at Chainalysis as a Finance Systems Analyst?
- Chainalysis fosters a people-first mindset, emphasizing user experiences and strong relationships with peers and business partners. They value diversity of thought and experience, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. The company operates in a tech-forward project management environment and encourages a dynamic, fast-changing, and sometimes ambiguous work style, with potential for Agile methodologies.
- How does Chainalysis approach diversity and inclusion for its Finance Systems Analyst hires?
- Chainalysis is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse team makes them stronger. They strive to reflect the unique communities they serve and continually reevaluate their diversity culture. They encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are open to providing accommodations for the interview process.